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Autograph Tree

English · Paperback / Softback

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A history of the Irish Literary Revival told through the biographical accounts of numerous distinguished literary and artistic people, including W.B. Yeats, J.M. Synge and George Bernard Shaw who carved their initials into 160-year-old copper beech tree in Lady Gregory's walled garden, which became known as 'the Autograph Tree'.

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Willie Henry is an historian, archaeologist and author of several titles including Coffin Ship, Hidden Galway, Famine; Galway's Darkest Years, Forgotten Heroes and Galway and the Great War. He lives in Galway.

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A history of the Irish Literary Revival told through the biographical accounts of numerous distinguished literary and artistic people, including W.B. Yeats, J.M. Synge and George Bernard Shaw who carved their initials into 160-year-old copper beech tree in Lady Gregory's walled garden, which became known as ‘the Autograph Tree’.

Product details

Authors Mr William Henry, William Henry
Publisher MERCIER PRESS TD
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 30.04.2020
 
EAN 9781781176399
ISBN 978-1-78117-639-9
No. of pages 288
Subjects Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies
Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries

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